Choose which work to handle internally
Job advertising and recruiting can complement one another. A board placement does not necessarily include sourcing, screening or interview coordination; confirm the actual features and terms of any provider you evaluate.
- Consider the staff time available to manage incoming applications.
- Identify whether direct candidate outreach is required.
- Compare the complete scope and cost instead of comparing headline prices alone.
Prepare the role brief
Write down the information a candidate needs to evaluate the position before the search begins.
- Define the clinical caseload and appointment schedule.
- Confirm the team, equipment and clinical support available.
- Agree compensation, interview ownership and an attainable start-date plan.
Plan the work location in Austin.
Keep north, west, south and east Austin coverage explicit. Round Rock, Georgetown and Hutto are separate hiring locations from Buda, Kyle and San Marcos. Lakeway and Lago Vista should not be presented as interchangeable with an east-side practice in Manor or Bastrop. Identify each clinic address and any work across locations; do not infer a candidate’s commute from an Austin mailing label.
For a group with several hospitals, specify the home practice, the rotation and who controls the schedule. Include weekday and weekend expectations, overnight duties if applicable, and the clinical support present on each shift. Ask candidates to evaluate the actual location and schedule rather than describing every community as an easy commute.
Review Austin-area recruiting coverage →Compare the work, responsibility and fee.
| Decision | Job advertising | Recruiting engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate sourcing | A published opening invites responses; features vary by board. | Agree whether direct outreach and sourcing are included. |
| Screening | The employer typically needs a process for reviewing responses. | Define the screening criteria and who verifies credentials. |
| Payment | Review the board's advertising terms and any add-ons. | Review BEGHR's placement estimate and written milestones. |
| Hiring decision | The employer selects the candidate. | The employer selects and directly hires the candidate. |
Confirm the service and terms with BEGHR.
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